Cahors

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Introducing Cahors

There is something unmistakably Mediterranean about the laidback town of Cahors, the former capital of the Quercy region – a reminder that the sunbaked regions of Toulouse and Languedoc lie just to the south. Practically encircled by a hairpin loop in the River Lot and ringed by hills, the city has been inhabited since Roman times, but its most celebrated landmark is the three-towered medieval Pont Valentré, which spans the river on the west side of the city. There’s also an intriguing medieval quarter to explore. The vineyards around Cahors produce much of the region’s best wine – long known in this part of France for its special relationship with le diamant noir(black truffle).

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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